I am rather unwell with a vile cold, caught in the House of
Lords last night. Lord Sligo and myself,
being tired, paired off, being of opposite sides, so
that nothing was gained or lost by our votes. I did not
speak; but I might as well, for nothing could have been inferior to (those who
did). The Catholic Question comes on this month, and per-GOOD-NATURED CRITICISM. 223